US Bridges

Bluebird Hollow RD over Trib of Willow Br

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 21 T 47 N R 20 W · Structure no. 35861

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluebird Hollow RD over Trib of Willow Br is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bluebird Hollow RD over Trib of Willow Br in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBluebird Hollow RD
CrossesTrib of Willow Br
LocationS 21 T 47 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates38.83353, -93.12183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluebird Hollow RD over Trib of Willow Br built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluebird Hollow RD over Trib of Willow Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Bluebird Hollow RD over Trib of Willow Br carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bluebird Hollow RD over Trib of Willow Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bluebird Hollow RD over Trib of Willow Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.